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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Karbala, Iraq

04:08
+1m tomorrow
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fajr 04:08 dhuhr 12:04 asr 15:41 maghrib 18:32 isha 20:02 Monthly Full Table

Fajr Timing in Karbala

For today, Aug 30, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Karbala starts at 04:08. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 04:09, marking a difference of 1 minute later due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Karbala.

Positioned at 32.62° latitude, Karbala experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of August, the solar path in Karbala results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Karbala spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:21, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:57.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Karbala:

Islamic Midnight

23:21

Last Third

00:57

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Karbala typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2
Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

Nearby Karbala Mosques

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7-Day Fajr Schedule

Aug 30, 2026
17 Rabi’ al-Awwal
04:08
Aug 31, 2026
18 Rabi’ al-Awwal
04:09
Sep 1, 2026
19 Rabi’ al-Awwal
04:10
Sep 2, 2026
20 Rabi’ al-Awwal
04:11
Sep 3, 2026
21 Rabi’ al-Awwal
04:12
Sep 4, 2026
22 Rabi’ al-Awwal
04:13
Sep 5, 2026
23 Rabi’ al-Awwal
04:13
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 199°

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Fajr Prayer in Karbala — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Fajr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Karbala.

What time is Fajr today in Karbala?
Fajr in Karbala, Iraq begins today (Sunday, August 30, 2026) at 04:08 local time (Asia/Baghdad). This is the start of the dawn prayer window, which closes at sunrise.
When does the Fajr window end in Karbala?
The Fajr window closes the moment the upper edge of the sun crosses the horizon at sunrise. Praying Fajr after sunrise means it is missed and must be made up as qada (make-up prayer) as soon as you remember. Tomorrow Fajr begins at 04:09.
Is it permissible to combine Fajr with another prayer?
No. Unlike Dhuhr/Asr or Maghrib/Isha — which classical scholars permit combining under specific conditions like travel or rain — Fajr is always offered in its own window. If you wake late, pray Fajr immediately as qada with the intention to make up the missed prayer.
What is the Hijri date today in Karbala for Fajr?
Today corresponds to 17 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 04:08 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Karbala.
How does today's Fajr time in Karbala compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Karbala was at 04:09 local time. Today it is at 04:08, which is 1 minutes earlier. This year-over-year drift reflects the gradual shift of the solar year and is the reason prayer times are recomputed astronomically every day rather than read from a static table.
How many rakat is Fajr prayer?
Fajr prayer consists of 2 Sunnah, 2 Fard (4 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Karbala for Fajr?
From Karbala, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 199° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Fajr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Fajr?
The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)
Why is Fajr in congregation particularly emphasized?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night" (Muslim). Fajr is the smallest prayer in size but among the weightiest in reward, marking the first conscious act of worship of each day.

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